Baisu

About

"Baisu" is a psychological horror game where you play as Detective Clay Kriest, investigating a creepy house to solve a family's dark mystery. Explore photorealistic environments, discover secrets within paintings, and survive lurking horrors in this nerve-wracking adventure. The game features a gripping narrative and immersive environments to test your wits and nerves.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

story32 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features an engaging atmosphere with impressive graphics and sound design, creating a genuinely scary experience.
Innovative use of voice recognition for dog commands adds a unique layer of immersion to the gameplay.
The jump scares are well-executed and contribute to the overall tension, making it a thrilling horror experience.

The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and performance problems that can disrupt gameplay.
Many players found the story lacking depth and direction, with vague objectives leading to frustrating key searches.
The voice acting and writing quality were criticized, with some lines feeling unnatural and poorly executed.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
6%
The game's story is described as minimal yet engaging, delivered through dialogue, notes, and visuals, with a mix of horror elements and twists that keep players interested. While some reviewers appreciated the atmosphere and narrative, many expressed a desire for more depth and detail, particularly in the endings and character roles. Overall, the storytelling is seen as solid but could benefit from improvements in execution and clarity.
- “This horror game skips lame jump scares, focusing on a compelling story that kept me interested throughout.”
- “Easily one of the best single shot horror story games I've played in quite a while.”
- “Engaging narrative: the game offers a rich, story-driven experience with multiple endings.”
- “The only downside is the storytelling and the AI voiceovers.”
- “I felt the story would be better served if you weren't the most useless police detective ever, but rather maybe a journalist.”
- “There were some things with the story that I didn't feel were enough.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
32%
5%
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their realism and atmospheric depth, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive visuals, sound design, and character aesthetics. While some noted minor bugs and glitches, the overall consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience, contributing to a chilling and immersive atmosphere. The use of techniques like bodycam effects and detailed lighting further elevates the visual quality, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The ambience, the graphics, the sounds, everything was done incredibly well.”
- “Technically the game runs well, the graphics are fantastic as you'd expect, I especially liked the rain hitting the camera when you're outside, and the lighting is done well creating a chilling atmosphere.”
- “What I liked about Baisu: the game has superb sound design, and surprisingly realistic looking visuals (considering that it's a rather non-demanding game that was made by an indie team) - between the bodycam effect and the flashlight, this game looks almost real at times.”
- “There are bugs/graphical glitches though.”
- “- bugs like can't crouch or graphics glitches but not that important.”
- “Everything from the graphics, to the sound and don't even get me started on the character design!!!”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
85%
7%
The gameplay features innovative mechanics such as a polaroid camera that reveals hidden elements and voice recognition for issuing commands, which received positive feedback. However, many players felt that the dog companion mechanic was underutilized and that the game was overpriced for its short duration of about one hour. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, some players found the gameplay lacking and not fully engaging.
- “I also really loved the unique companion commands and polaroid camera mechanics!”
- “Voice recognition gameplay: Baisu sets itself apart with its innovative use of voice recognition technology, allowing players to issue commands and interact with the game through spoken words in a way I didn't expect.”
- “You go in there with your dog and the rest is a mix of horror gameplay, creepy elements, and a mysterious story.”
- “The game is priced a bit too high at $13 for one hour of gameplay.”
- “I actually didn't even finish the base game since the gameplay was just all around not enjoyable.”
- “The trailer misleads; the scenes are not representative of the gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and chilling qualities, effectively enhancing the horror experience through well-executed sound design, graphics, and tension-building elements. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a tense, unsettling environment that complements its narrative, with some noting the successful integration of humor amidst the horror. Overall, the atmospheric depth and aesthetic are considered standout features, making it a must-try for fans of the genre.
- “The atmosphere, sound, tension build-up, and jump scares are terrifying.”
- “Baisu by Tripleducks Studio is a noteworthy contribution to the indie horror and detective genres; the overall narrative quality and immersive atmosphere make it a must-try.”
- “With its dark and moody aesthetic, Baisu excels in creating a tense atmosphere that perfectly complements its psychological horror themes.”
- “The atmosphere also hits just right - the house has a very unsettling feeling to it, yet at the same time they even managed to cram a bit of humor in there that somehow doesn't feel out of place.”
- “Well thought out jump scares with a creepy and anxiety-inducing atmosphere throughout.”
- “Technically the game runs well, the graphics are fantastic as you'd expect. I especially liked the rain hitting the camera when you're outside, and the lighting is done well, creating a chilling atmosphere.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, particularly for its catchy "skibidi" song, which players enjoy. However, some users noted that the music can be overpowering at times, suggesting the need for audio controls. Overall, the voice work and sound effects were also well-received, contributing to a strong auditory experience.
- “I like a song with a skibidi beat.”
- “It even played a bit of a song from my stream intro because I had it running, which was a nice touch!”
- “Voice work, sound effects, and music were good.”
- “It even played a bit of a song from my stream intro because I had it running, which again!!”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
Overall, players express a desire for improved optimization, citing performance issues that hinder a smooth gaming experience across various devices. While some aspects of the game, such as graphics and gameplay, are praised, there are notable concerns regarding the game's performance, especially at higher settings. Users hope for future updates to address these optimization challenges.
- “The game could benefit from better optimization to provide a smoother experience across all devices.”
- “There are still a few things the devs need to fix to make the game run smoothly.”
- “The game seems to be missing options for sounds, though, and is a little bit unoptimized on the highest settings.”
- “- Performance issues: the game could benefit from better optimization to provide a smoother experience across all devices.”
- “Hoping they get the optimization fixed for that, because I really want to play the game again and try to get some different endings.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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30%
The game offers some replayability through multiple endings, but many players find that these endings lack significant differences, leading to a somewhat stale experience. Additionally, the absence of achievements and the game's short length contribute to its limited replay value, making it more suitable for brief play sessions rather than extended revisits. Overall, while there are ideas that could enhance replayability, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “Multiple endings so there's replayability!”
- “Some replayability.”
- “It has a lot of nice ideas and that it records your own voice is also a really great idea, but otherwise it's unfortunately not too special and since there are also no achievements, it has no real replay value due to the multiple endings, but for in between or for a very short stream quite nice.”
- “- Limited replay value: the multiple endings seem to have very little difference other than minor interactions, making the replays kinda stale.”
- “Things that could be improved: there should've been a way to pet the dog, the voice acting wasn't great, I would have liked to see proper controller support with input rebinding, and the game was rather short (though I haven't experienced all the endings yet, so it might have a lot of replay value).”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by frequent technical glitches, including random freezes and fatal error messages, which disrupt gameplay. Players have reported issues with buggy puzzles and a lack of clarity on progression, indicating a need for improved attention to detail and overall polish.
- “The game is good, but randomly freezes with a fatal error message.”
- “Technical glitches: the game is a little glitchy, requiring the player to be in a specific place and have a specific interaction at times to progress the story.”
- “From the game bugging out and not giving information at the start on what to do, to buggy puzzles and lack of attention to detail, this game just really didn't do it for me.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its clever integration into an otherwise unsettling atmosphere, providing moments of levity that feel appropriate rather than forced. Players have shared amusing experiences, such as unexpected glitches that led to funny situations, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The atmosphere also hits just right - the house has a very unsettling feeling to it, yet at the same time they even managed to cram a bit of humor in there that somehow doesn't feel out of place.”
- “I also appeared under the house, which was hilarious.”
- “It was funny after my game crashed; it gave me 2 flashlights, so I was double fisting them for a bit before it went away. Haha.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a strong emphasis on character design, suggesting that the visual representation of characters is a standout feature. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative growth or depth. Overall, while the aesthetic aspects are praised, the actual development of characters remains unaddressed.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally enjoy the game but find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly when it comes to figuring out objectives. This can lead to a frustrating experience despite the overall enjoyment.
- “I had a great time, but it did get very tedious trying to find what I was supposed to do.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings in players, often through impactful storytelling and character development. Many users express that certain moments resonate deeply, leaving a lasting impression and enhancing their overall gaming experience.